The Varsity Breakdown

We are back for the week seven recap on episode 56 of The Varsity Breakdown Podcast. Daniel and Lupe break down the past week in Pinal County Football and disect the action from week seven's stop at ALA Ironwood for the #GrandCanyonGridironRoadTour. The duo discuss the three recipients of the #GI2PlayeroftheGame from the Warriors and Rattlers game, and share some words of reassurance for Crism...

Episode 55 is Live! Join Daniel and Lupe this week as they discuss one of the biggest topics in Pinal County regarding the unexpected cancelation of the Sequoia Pathway football season. They give their thoughts and opinions on the issue, and where they see the future of Pumas football heading. The guys recap the Week six games and go over which teams they believe still have a chance to make the pl...

With week five of Arizona High School Football in the books, and we are quickly approaching the halfway point in the football season. Join Daniel and Lupe as they Breakdown last week's double header games of the Grand Canyon Gridiron Road Tour and hear who ended up taking home the Battle of the Boot trophy this year! They also discuss the Week Five matchups in Pinal County, and the teams that...

Welcome back for the week four recap episode of The Varsity Breakdown Podcast. Daniel and Lupe are back in the Titan Tower and disect the action from week four's stop in the City of Eloy on the #GrandCanyonGridironRoadTour. The duo discuss the recipients of the #GI2PlayeroftheGame and get their view of what happened in a huge blowout win for the Santa Cruz Dust Devils. Get insights into Last F...

Welcome back for the week three recap episode of The Varsity Breakdown Podcast. Daniel and Lupe are back in the studio and discuss he action from week three's stop in Tucson on the Grand Canyon Gridiron Road Tour. Lupe elaborates on why there was not a Get It In Player of the Game and his view from what happened on the field after the final whistles were blown. Get insights into Last Friday&#3...

Welcome back for an electrifying new episode of The Varsity Breakdown Podcast! ️ Daniel and Lupe are back to dissect all the action from week two's stop of the #GrandCanyonGridironRoadTour in San Tan Valley as the Mica Mountain Thunderbolts outscored the Poston Butte Broncos in a back and forth battle. Discover which teams triumphed and which ones faced defeat in their season openers and second we...

Welcome back to The Varsity Breakdown Podcast. We know you been anticipating our recap, and the wait is over! In this episode, Daniel is back, and the guys go over their week one experiences kicking off the Grand Canyon Gridiron Road Tour in Coolidge. Hear about the teams who had success and those who suffered defeat in their opening matchups. The guys also give their opinions on tonight's act...

Welcome back to the Varsity Breakdown Podcast. We know it's been a minute so we made sure to come at you with a special surprise guest. On this episode I was happy to finally sit down with Vista Grande alum and Grand Canyon University's own Emilio Barreras. We close up the Summer Camp Podcast series with a banger. We set up shop in the Coolidge Bears' Weight Room to talk his Freshman s...

Welcome back to The Varsity Breakdown Podcast. On this episode I was fortunate enough to sit down with another great guest, Vista Grande alum and Wisconsin Lutheran College's own Conor Sullivan. Picking up right where we left off with the Summer Camp Podcast series, we talk about Conor's connection to the camp and the importance of being able to give back so soon. We talk about his time at...

Welcome back to the Varsity Breakdown Podcast, and we have an exceptional guest for another great episode. We're picking up right where we left off with the Summer Camp Podcast series and having a conversation with another state champion in Casa Grande Cougars, Lelend Cevedia. The young man takes time from his busy camp schedule in Show Low to talk about his past, present and future. We touch...

Welcome back to the Varsity Breakdown Podcast, on this episode we have not one but THREE remarkable guests for a highly anticipated episode. We're wrapping up the Summer Camp Podcast series at the Friday Night Lights camp hosted by KDP Athletics with the State Champion Cougars themselves: Anthony Flores, Angel Flores, and Dematris 'Dee' Azcueta. These three special individuals are not...

Welcome back for another episode the Varsity Breakdown Podcast! On this episode Lupe is joined by very special guest Nebraska Cornhuskers Wide Receiver Marcus Washington! We are live on location at the Friday Night Lights Youth Football Camp, hosted by KDP Athletics. Hear about Marcus' recruiting and coaching experiences at two of the nation's top college football programs. We learn about...

The guys are back for part two of their schedule preview, this time around, going over the 4A and 5A schools of Pinal County. The guys also give their sides of the way too early season ending predictions. Hear more about Daniel's upcoming trip to the MLB All Star Game and more on episode 44 of the Varsity Breakdown Podcast.

It's the weekend, and the Varsity Breakdown Podcast is back with episode 43! The guys chop it up and discuss the schedules of their 2A and 3A football team's schedules and give a little insight into those teams' regions. They also discuss their recent experiences at recent 7v7s and discuss some major news about the VB Team. From big-time upcoming camps to players to keep an eye on this...

The Varsity Breakdown podcast is back, and they're ready to start their #SummerPodcastSeries with very special guest Connor Mault. Hear about his beginnings and transition to the quarterback position. Find out who the Ottowa Spirit commit has his eyes on for next years ALA Ironwood Warriors football season. Who's making it  on Connor's ultimate 7 on 7 team, the importance of having a s...

Episode 41 is now live! Join Daniel and Lupe in part two of the Spring Season Wrap-up, as they dive into the baseball season. They discuss all 13 teams and how their seasons fared out, as well as what to expect for the 2023-2024 season. The guys announce the finalist for the Breakout Player and Coach of the Year awards. With the 2022-2023 season coming to a close, you won't want to miss what i...

Episode 40 is live! With the spring season officially wrapped up, join Daniel and Lupe as they dive into part one of the spring season where they focus on softball. They discuss and review each team's season, and what to expect from those teams moving forward. The guys also have some big announcements for the future of The Varsity Breakdown and Pinal County as a whole. You won't want to mi...

Episode 39 is live! Join Daniel and Lupe as they kickoff the spring episode by talking about all things baseball and softball. Listen in as they discuss the ups and downs of each team in Pinal County, and break out some new games that should definitely get you thinking about buying or selling! Plus there are some big announcements that you won't want to miss!

Are you ready? The epic conclusion of our two part series is here! The guys break down what some of their favorite memories from this past high school women's basketball season and discuss what is to come. All this and, of course, the Pinal County Fantasy Basketball All☆Star Game Draft. Who wins in this new fantasy match up? You tell us!

The boys are back! Episode 37 of the Varsity Breakdown Podcast is here! Basketball season has come and gone, and the guys give you their perspectives on what happened this season for boys basketball in Pinal County. Hear about Daniel's Superbowl experience and his best and worst takeaways from the event. All that PLUS the Pinal County Fantasy Basketball All-Star Game Draft for the boys! Don't miss...

We're gonna keep it rolling with another episode of the Varsity Breakdown Podcast! This time around, the guys have a very special guest, SOAZ Football's Chris Kidney. Listen to the three dissect their experiences at the first ever Gametime Recruiting & Consulting Senior Bowl fresh from the event! From standouts, memorable moments, and more on Episode 36 of the Varsity Breakdown Podcast.

Welcome to the first episode of 2023! This year The Varsity Breakdown is doing something a little bit different. For the very first time one of the guys goes one on one with the Florence Gopher's Anthony Pistorio. Learn what fuels his fire and why he doesn't allow any negativity to get him down. We dive deep into the Coolidge/Florence rivalry, his take on different coaches, and his family in Red....

Happy Thanksgiving! Episode 34 is now live! Join Daniel and Lupe as they recap the first round playoff matches from our two remaining Pinal County teams. The guys dive into the wrap up of the football season, as well as what to look forward to for the upcoming basketball season. There is also a HUGE announcement regarding our friendly preseason wager, so you will definitely want to tune in for tha...

Episode 33 is up and live! Join the guys as they wrap up the regular season of football and look to the playoffs. Find out which teams in Pinal County are still alive, and who they predict will come out as winners. Also, listen out for some announcements from the team, and what to look forward to for the winter season. 

We are back and we are live with Ep. 32! Join the crew as they welcome a new voice and correspondent for the San Tan Valley area. Plus the guys dive into the action of the Gila River Bowl, the results of Week 11 and 12 of the season, as well as the upcoming matchups this week. You don't want to miss it!